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"HomeStretch" Workshop provides assistance to home buyers, June 13

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June is National Homeownership Month and there will be a local one-day workshop to assist folks interested in purchasing a house.  WTIP volunteer Mary Manning spoke with Sandy O’Fallon of the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) on North Shore Morning. 

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The Home Stretch Workshop is Saturday, June 13th, from 8:30 am to 5 pm at Higher Ed, 300 W 3rd St in Grand Marais.  More information and registration is available from Sandy at 218-999-0828.

Workshop is open to all people looking to purchase a home. Downpayment assistance subject to income qualifications.

 Course Topics include:

 1.  Qualifying for a Mortgage/Loan Programs
2.  Budgeting/Credit issues/Saving
3.  Shopping for a home/realtor services
4.  Professional inspections/appraisals
5.  Closing/title insurance/homeowners insurance
6.  Financial responsibilities as a homeowner

(Photo by Mark Moz on Flickr)

 

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